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March 5, 2022 Tweet - "President Zelensky is a tireless & courageous leader. His call for unity in the face of Russian barbarity has inspired the world. Today's meeting reaffirmed our commitment to do everything we can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "As the brutal Russian invasion continues in Ukraine, the U.S. should be doing everything we can to make sure our NATO allies in the region have the military supplies they need to serve as a deterrent against further aggression. Chief among them--Poland & the Baltic States." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Durbin Calls For Emergency Military And Humanitarian Assistance For Ukraine Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "In Poland meeting with their government on Russian threats to neighbor Ukraine. I'm hearing that Polish families trust NATO and are pleased with the arrival of the 82nd Airborne to help guard their country from Putin." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Putin is a thug. Within hours or days, he prepares to invade Ukraine. Poland and the Baltics worry that they are next. NATO must stand strong for our allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "We pray that the Russians will not invade Ukraine and we pray that our activated U.S. military standing guard in nearby NATO countries will come home safely." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On U.S. Drone Strikes And Civilian Casualties Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2022 Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On U.S. Drone Strikes And Civilian Casualties Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2022 Durbin, Grassley Meet With Lithuanian Delegation To Discuss Russian Aggression Toward Baltic States Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Durbin To Biden Administration: Push Every Possible Lever To Secure The Safe And Urgent Release Of Mark Frerichs Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - AHEAD OF NUCLEAR POSTURE REVIEW RELEASE, SENS. MARKEY, MERKLEY AND REPS. GARAMENDI, BEYER LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REDUCE U.S. RELIANCE ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Tweet: Glad to see President Biden is asserting America's global leadership by working in step with our European allies to stand up to Russian aggression. We must continue to support Ukraine and Baltic nations as they face down Putin's antagonism. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Democratic Women's Caucus and Pro-Choice Caucus Lead Call for Defense Secretary to Waive Contraception Copays for Servicemembers and Military Families Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - RELEASE: REP. KHANNA, SENATORS WARREN AND MURPHY CALL ON PRESIDENT BIDEN TO OVERHAUL U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM POLICY Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 DUCKWORTH SPEAKS WITH SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE ABOUT WAYS TO MODERNIZE AIRCRAFT AND BETTER SUPPORT SERVICEMEMBERS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 10, 2022 Durbin: Putin Must End Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2022 President Biden Signs Casten's Clean Energy Provisions Into Law Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin II, Secretary of Defense - DUCKWORTH ASKS SECRETARY AUSTIN FOR UPDATE ON CARE PROVIDED TO AFGHAN EVACUEES HOUSED AT DOD INSTALLATIONS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 20, 2021 38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 DUCKWORTH CREATES NONPARTISAN, INDEPENDENT AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 SEVERAL KEY DUCKWORTH PROVISIONS SET TO BECOME LAW AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Janet Yellen Secretary of Treasury - Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 SENATE PASSES DUCKWORTH PROVISION TO SAFEGUARD 182ND AIRLIFT WING'S MISSION & PROTECT MORE THAN 1,500 PEORIA-AREA JOBS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Secure Procurement of Planes Used by Texas Air National Guard Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Speaks With Nominee For U.S. Army's Assistant Secretary For Acquisition, Logistics, And Technology Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just spoke with Douglas Bush, nominee for Asst. Sec. of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology, about @Arsenal_Island . The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces and I strongly support full utilization of its capabilities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 BOST VOTES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY, PROVIDE PAY RAISE FOR TROOPS Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 8, 2021 DAVIS, LAHOOD ANNOUNCE 183D AIR WING BASE PROJECT INCLUDED IN FINAL NDAA Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Statement After Voting Against Defense Spending Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2021 SCHNEIDER EXPANDS PAID LEAVE AS PART OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 7, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Provisions Expected to Pass as Part of House NDAA Vote Tonight Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 7, 2021 Congresswoman Miller's Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 Rep. Mary Miller
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are putting our national security at risk by delaying passage of the NDAA. It's time they stop all the unnecessary political squabbling and work with Democrats to make sure our troops have the resources they need to keep Americans safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell Senate Minority Leader - Block Funding a Government to Enforce Vaccine Mandates, Draft Women Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "A defense bill is a declaration of our values. That's why I introduced an amendment to the 2022 NDAA that would finally close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. It's time to put this dark chapter in American history behind us once and for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021 AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 18, 2021 Reps. Kim, Meijer Introduce Bill to Create An Independent, 9/11-Style Afghanistan War Commission Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Members of Congress Call for President Bolsonaro to be Held Accountable for COVID-19 Crimes Against Humanity Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 5, 2021 Bennet, Duckworth Announce Bipartisan Support for Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - ". @DIU_x 's expansion into Chicago is another sign that Illinois is poised to be a leading innovation hub for years to come. Proud to support the opening of this office--it will spur collaboration with IL businesses & help improve DOD's procurement process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Protect Afghan Women and Girls Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sarbanes Opposes Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, and Hon. Antony Blinken - On Sanctions Lifted on Iranian Ballistic Missile Producers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Date Title Politician
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "President Zelensky is a tireless & courageous leader. His call for unity in the face of Russian barbarity has inspired the world. Today's meeting reaffirmed our commitment to do everything we can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "As the brutal Russian invasion continues in Ukraine, the U.S. should be doing everything we can to make sure our NATO allies in the region have the military supplies they need to serve as a deterrent against further aggression. Chief among them--Poland & the Baltic States." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Durbin Calls For Emergency Military And Humanitarian Assistance For Ukraine Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "In Poland meeting with their government on Russian threats to neighbor Ukraine. I'm hearing that Polish families trust NATO and are pleased with the arrival of the 82nd Airborne to help guard their country from Putin." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Putin is a thug. Within hours or days, he prepares to invade Ukraine. Poland and the Baltics worry that they are next. NATO must stand strong for our allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "We pray that the Russians will not invade Ukraine and we pray that our activated U.S. military standing guard in nearby NATO countries will come home safely." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On U.S. Drone Strikes And Civilian Casualties Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2022 Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On U.S. Drone Strikes And Civilian Casualties Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2022 Durbin, Grassley Meet With Lithuanian Delegation To Discuss Russian Aggression Toward Baltic States Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Durbin To Biden Administration: Push Every Possible Lever To Secure The Safe And Urgent Release Of Mark Frerichs Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - AHEAD OF NUCLEAR POSTURE REVIEW RELEASE, SENS. MARKEY, MERKLEY AND REPS. GARAMENDI, BEYER LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REDUCE U.S. RELIANCE ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Tweet: Glad to see President Biden is asserting America's global leadership by working in step with our European allies to stand up to Russian aggression. We must continue to support Ukraine and Baltic nations as they face down Putin's antagonism. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Democratic Women's Caucus and Pro-Choice Caucus Lead Call for Defense Secretary to Waive Contraception Copays for Servicemembers and Military Families Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - RELEASE: REP. KHANNA, SENATORS WARREN AND MURPHY CALL ON PRESIDENT BIDEN TO OVERHAUL U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM POLICY Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 DUCKWORTH SPEAKS WITH SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE ABOUT WAYS TO MODERNIZE AIRCRAFT AND BETTER SUPPORT SERVICEMEMBERS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 10, 2022 Durbin: Putin Must End Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2022 President Biden Signs Casten's Clean Energy Provisions Into Law Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin II, Secretary of Defense - DUCKWORTH ASKS SECRETARY AUSTIN FOR UPDATE ON CARE PROVIDED TO AFGHAN EVACUEES HOUSED AT DOD INSTALLATIONS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 20, 2021 38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 DUCKWORTH CREATES NONPARTISAN, INDEPENDENT AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 SEVERAL KEY DUCKWORTH PROVISIONS SET TO BECOME LAW AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Janet Yellen Secretary of Treasury - Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 SENATE PASSES DUCKWORTH PROVISION TO SAFEGUARD 182ND AIRLIFT WING'S MISSION & PROTECT MORE THAN 1,500 PEORIA-AREA JOBS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Secure Procurement of Planes Used by Texas Air National Guard Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Speaks With Nominee For U.S. Army's Assistant Secretary For Acquisition, Logistics, And Technology Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just spoke with Douglas Bush, nominee for Asst. Sec. of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology, about @Arsenal_Island . The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces and I strongly support full utilization of its capabilities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 BOST VOTES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY, PROVIDE PAY RAISE FOR TROOPS Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 8, 2021 DAVIS, LAHOOD ANNOUNCE 183D AIR WING BASE PROJECT INCLUDED IN FINAL NDAA Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Statement After Voting Against Defense Spending Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2021 SCHNEIDER EXPANDS PAID LEAVE AS PART OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 7, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Provisions Expected to Pass as Part of House NDAA Vote Tonight Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 7, 2021 Congresswoman Miller's Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 Rep.Mary Miller
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are putting our national security at risk by delaying passage of the NDAA. It's time they stop all the unnecessary political squabbling and work with Democrats to make sure our troops have the resources they need to keep Americans safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell Senate Minority Leader - Block Funding a Government to Enforce Vaccine Mandates, Draft Women Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "A defense bill is a declaration of our values. That's why I introduced an amendment to the 2022 NDAA that would finally close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. It's time to put this dark chapter in American history behind us once and for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021 AS SENATE DEBATES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DUCKWORTH OUTLINES HER PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, SCOTT AIR BASE AND MILITARY READINESS IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 18, 2021 Reps. Kim, Meijer Introduce Bill to Create An Independent, 9/11-Style Afghanistan War Commission Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Members of Congress Call for President Bolsonaro to be Held Accountable for COVID-19 Crimes Against Humanity Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 5, 2021 Bennet, Duckworth Announce Bipartisan Support for Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - ". @DIU_x 's expansion into Chicago is another sign that Illinois is poised to be a leading innovation hub for years to come. Proud to support the opening of this office--it will spur collaboration with IL businesses & help improve DOD's procurement process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Protect Afghan Women and Girls Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sarbanes Opposes Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, and Hon. Antony Blinken - On Sanctions Lifted on Iranian Ballistic Missile Producers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
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